| 23rd week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 17 |
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| 20150151790 | DRIVER ASSISTANCE DEVICE - A driver assistance device for a motor vehicle includes a control unit that is designed for delivering control signals for carrying out an autonomous parking maneuver to a drive and/or steering system of the motor vehicle. The driver assistance system is configured to abort a parking maneuver in progress when an abort command is received. A detection device for detecting an electrostatic field is connected to the control unit in order to generate the abort command. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151791 | COWL SECTION STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE - A cowl section structure for a vehicle includes a cowl top cover arranged between a bonnet and a windshield and a contact piece portion. The cowl top cover includes a windshield fitting member provided to a lower end portion of the windshield and a protruding claw extending in a direction in which the protruding claw is inserted into an engagement recessed portion of the windshield fitting member. The contact piece portion is arranged in a space between the protruding claw and the engagement recessed portion. One end of the contact piece portion comes into contact with a tip end portion of the protruding claw. An opposite end of the contact piece portion comes into contact with an inner wall of the engagement recessed portion of the windshield fitting member. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151792 | VEHICLE BODY FRAME MEMBER - A vehicle body frame member has an impact absorbing portion, which is shaped like a rectangular tube and has four side walls and a tube axis. At least one of the four side walls has a row of protrusions configured by an odd number of protrusions aligned in the direction of the tube axis. Each of the protrusions protrudes outward in a radial direction of the impact absorbing portion and extends along the side wall in a direction perpendicular to the tube axis. The protruding amount of the even-numbered protrusions is greater than the protruding amount of the odd-numbered protrusions. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151793 | Crossmember for a Vehicle Dashboard Provided with a Reinforcing Back Brace Made of a Fibrous Composite - The invention relates to a vehicle dashboard crossmember ( | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151794 | Fender Extension - An arched fender extension portion is attached along an edge of an existing fender of an agricultural vehicle with a common curvature and lying in a common plane by a pair of brackets mounted on the existing fender at longitudinally spaced fastening arrangements thereof. The extension portion includes two bolt connectors arranged to pull the flat edge of the extension portion into butting engagement with the outer side edge of the existing fender inwardly of an edge flange portion of the existing fender. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151795 | VEHICLE BED FRAME ASSEMBLY, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A vehicle frame assembly, system and method includes a vehicle frame assembly having a variable length longitudinal frame component. The longitudinal frame component is formed at a first length when used on a first vehicle type and formed at a second length when used on a second vehicle type. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151796 | VEHICLE PILLAR - A pillar for a vehicle includes a translucent polymer composite having chopped reinforcing fibers incorporated therein. The pillar also includes a truss embedded in the translucent polymer composite and disposed substantially along a length of the pillar. The truss and the translucent polymer composite share a loading condition applied to the pillar. The pillar is to be disposed between a lower body portion of the vehicle and a roof of the vehicle to support the roof. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151797 | Hinged Vehicle Chassis - A robotic vehicle chassis is provided. The robotic vehicle chassis includes a first chassis section, a second chassis section, and a hinge joint connecting the first and second chassis sections such that the first and second chassis sections are capable of rotation with respect to each other in at least a first direction. The vehicle includes a drive wheel mounted to one of the first and second chassis sections and an omni-wheel mounted to the other of the first and second chassis sections. The omni-wheel is mounted at an angle orthogonal with respect to the drive wheel. The hinge joint rotates in response to the curvature of a surface the vehicle is traversing. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151798 | Driven Load-Bearing System - A hand- or voice-operated controller system for a driven loadable construct has a plurality of control circuit receiving inputs from a directional control and connection circuitry for communicating signals from the control circuit to at least one motor disposed on the loadable construct and to which at least one drive wheel disposed on the loadable construct is electrically coupled. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151799 | MOBILE STERILIZATION PROCESSING FACILITY - The present technology relates generally to an expandable shelter system, and more particularly to a mobile expandable shelter system with a sterilization processing facility. In embodiments, the shelter system comprises, for example, a mobile shelter comprising a decontamination area with a decontamination area air pressure, a sterilization area physically segregated from the decontamination area with a sterilization area air pressure; at least one wall configured to isolate the sterilization area from the decontamination area, and an HVAC system configured to keep decontamination area air pressure lower than sterilization area air pressure. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151800 | TANK TRAILER HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE KINGPIN ASSEMBLY - A trailer having an adjustable kingpin assembly configured to adjust a ground clearance of the trailer. The adjustable kingpin assembly is configured to be detachably connected to a fifth wheel on a truck or tractor. The trailer includes a pivot frame having a kingpin pivotally coupled to a trailer. The pivot frame is configured to pivot between a first angular position and a second angular position to adjust a ground clearance of the trailer. The adjustable kingpin assembly also includes a rocker plate assembly pivotally coupled to the pivot frame and at least one bladder engaging the rocker plate assembly to rotate the pivot frame between the first angular position and the second angular position. The rocker plate assembly is configured to pivot to compensate for the pivoting of the pivot frame between the first and second angular positions. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151801 | Auxiliary Axle and Suspension Assembly - A vehicle suspension assembly includes providing an axle assembly having a first end including a first mounting structure and a second end, providing a first bearing block and a second bearing block, forming a first aperture in the first bearing block and a second aperture in the second bearing block, attaching the first and second bearing blocks to the first mounting structure subsequent to forming the first and second apertures; and providing a first spindle assembly coupled to the first mounting structure by a first spherical bearing located within the first aperture and a second spherical bearing located within the second aperture, wherein a first kingpin assembly extends through the first and second spherical bearings, thereby coupling the first spindle with the first mounting structure. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151802 | BICYCLE WHEEL STORAGE UNIT - There is disclosed a wall mountable unit for storing a bicycle wheel, the unit comprising at least a wall mountable part and a hook component in hinged attachment with the wall mountable part, the hook component rotatable using the hinged attachment between an open configuration and a closed configuration, wherein, in use, in the open configuration the hook component is arranged to receive and to store a bicycle wheel. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151803 | SEAT ASSEMBLY - A seat assembly includes a seat tube, a plug member and a saddle. The seat tube extends along an axis, and has an end portion formed with an opening that has a center coinciding with the axis, and a plurality of angularly-spaced apart through holes that surround the axis. The plug member is plugged into the opening, and has a chamber in spatial communication with the through holes. The saddle includes a saddle body, and a connecting portion connected to the saddle body. The connecting portion has a covering segment covering the end portion, and an inner segment disposed in and connected to the covering segment and filled in the through holes and the chamber. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151804 | AUTOMATIC DROP SEATPOST - An apparatus including a seat post. The seat post can include an upper post, a lower post, a first mechanical energy source, a second mechanical energy source, and a control mechanism. The first mechanical energy source can be configured to contract the lower post and the upper post. The second mechanical energy source can be configured to expand the lower post and the upper post. The control mechanism can be configured to activate the first mechanical energy source to contract the lower post and the upper post to a first predetermined position. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151805 | BRACKET FOR TEMPORARY MOUNTING AND DISPLAY OF A RACING NUMBER ON A BICYCLE - A device and method for temporarily mounting and displaying a flexible tag bearing a racing number onto a bicycle. The device includes (a) a fastener configured and arranged for releasable attachment to a bicycle, (b) an arm having a length and pivotably attached to the fastener for pivoting within a plane parallel to the sagittal plane of a bicycle when the bracket is attached to a bicycle as between a storage position and a display position, and (c) a mechanism for releasably securing a racing number tag to the arm such as (i) a plurality of orifices spaced along the length of the arm, or (ii) a retention clip on the arm. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151806 | CONTROL OF A PERSONAL TRANSPORTER BASED ON USER POSITION - An apparatus controller for prompting a rider to be positioned on a vehicle in such a manner as to reduce lateral instability due to lateral acceleration of the vehicle. The apparatus has an input for receiving specification from the rider of a desired direction of travel, and indicating means for reflecting to the rider a propitious instantaneous body orientation to enhance stability in the face of lateral acceleration. The indicating may include a handlebar that is pivotable with respect to the vehicle and that is driven in response to vehicle turning. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151807 | CONTROL OF A PERSONAL TRANSPORTER BASED ON USER POSITION - An apparatus controller for prompting a rider to be positioned on a vehicle in such a manner as to reduce lateral instability due to lateral acceleration of the vehicle. The apparatus has an input for receiving specification from the rider of a desired direction of travel, and indicating means for reflecting to the rider a propitious instantaneous body orientation to enhance stability in the face of lateral acceleration. The indicating may include a handlebar that is pivotable with respect to the vehicle and that is driven in response to vehicle turning. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151808 | CONTROL OF A PERSONAL TRANSPORTER BASED ON USER POSITION - An apparatus controller for prompting a rider to be positioned on a vehicle in such a manner as to reduce lateral instability due to lateral acceleration of the vehicle. The apparatus has an input for receiving specification from the rider of a desired direction of travel, and indicating means for reflecting to the rider a propitious instantaneous body orientation to enhance stability in the face of lateral acceleration. The indicating may include a handlebar that is pivotable with respect to the vehicle and that is driven in response to vehicle turning. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151809 | BICYCLE HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY - A bicycle handlebar assembly, which is adapted to be mounted on a steering tube of a bicycle, includes a handlebar and a stem. The handlebar has an assembling portion and two handle portions integrally extending from opposite ends of the assembling portion. The assembling portion has an arc groove defined in a side thereof. The arc groove of the assembling portion is configured to be assembled with one end of the stem | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151810 | FRONT WHEEL LOCKING MECHANISM OF POWER SCOOTER - A front wheel locking mechanism of power scooter includes a sleeve, a steering mechanism, and a positioning mechanism. The sleeve is mounted at the front end of a frame of power scooter, and the steering mechanism includes a shaft sleeved inside the sleeve and formed with an unround-shaped positioning slot. The positioning mechanism is mounted on the sleeve and includes a pin having an enlarged anchoring head contoured with the unround-shaped positioning slot. The enlarged anchoring head can be pressed into the shaft through the unround-shaped positioning slot only in a first angle, and then keeping the enlarged anchoring head continually anchoring inside the shaft by turning the pin driver away from the first angle. By this locking mechanism, the front wheel set can be easily prevented from freely swiveling around, during a user is taking apart, re-assembling, folding or unfolding the frame of power scooter. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151811 | HUB AND DISK BRAKE SYSTEM AND APPARATUS - A braking system includes a moveable structure connected to a rear brake. The rear brake may be a hub brake or a disc brake. A cable to the front brake is connected to the moveable structure. When the rear brake is actuated, the moveable structure moves. The movement of the structure pulls the cable to actuate the front brake. The movement may include a translation, rotation, or both. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151812 | BICYCLE CONTROL DEVICE - A bicycle control device includes a base member, an operating member and a shifting unit. The base member is configured to be fixed to a bicycle part. The operating member is movably coupled relative to the base member, and is configured to perform a braking operation upon being moved along a braking path and to perform a shifting operation upon being moved along a shifting path differing from the braking path. The shifting unit is coupled to the base member, and is configured to be actuated in response to movement of the operating member along the shifting path, the shifting unit including a movable part at least partially disposed within the base member and a cable passageway extending through the movable part. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151813 | Dynamically Operative Keel Systems and Methods - The present invention comprises dynamically operative keel systems and methods of enhancing a marine vessel's directional control, linear tracking, and turn holding, among other benefits. Hull undersurface facets, laterally symmetrically configured and disposed in laterally symmetrical pairs, extend longitudinally for varying extents establish longitudinally extending recesses and/or voids of varying cross-sections and/or depths that channel water flow and/or pressure. The facets generally include longitudinally extending laterally outermost, laterally innermost, and optional (in some embodiments), intermediate faces that demarcate the voids and/or recesses. The faces provide keel-simulating effects when the vessel is running on plane and travelling linearly or turning, and variously encounters uneven water surfaces, uneven and/or laterally/diagonally directed water surface pressures and/or currents, and/or laterally/diagonally directed winds. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151814 | LOW-RESISTANCE BOAT HULL - A hull configuration has a bow and a stern, and is for use in a single or multiple hull vessel. The hull configuration comprises: a pair of cutting edges, each cutting edge sloping rearwardly, downwardly and in an outwardly lateral direction, from the bow; a pair of keels, each keel extending longitudinally rearwardly and laterally inwardly from an end of a respective one of the cutting edges and converging at the stern; a pair of sidewalls, each sidewall extending generally upwardly from a respective one of the cutting edges and from a respective one of the keels, the sidewalls extending rearwardly to the stern; and a bottom channel defined between the cutting edges and between the keels. The channel comprises a forward portion having a concave upper surface and rearward portion having a planar upper surface. The channel decreases in width from ends of the cutting edges towards the stern. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151815 | BUOYANT RAFT AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION - A raft comprises a core comprising a buoyant material. The core has a generally flat deck surface, a generally flat hull surface, and a height defining a bow surface, a stern surface, a starboard surface and a port surface. The deck surface and the hull surface have substantially equal widths. The deck surface further has a length being greater than a length of the hull surface in which a difference of the length of the deck surface and the length of the hull surface determines a curvature of the bow surface and a curvature of the stern surface. A coating is applied to the core in which the coating encapsulates the core, and is operable for mitigating damage to the core and entry of water into the core. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151816 | WATERBOARD STRUT SYSTEM - A waterboard strut is provided. The waterboard may include a body, a nose, a tail, a deck surface a bottom surface, and at least one fin attached to and protruding from the bottom surface of the body, wherein the at least one fin is positioned near the tail of the body, and at least one strut attached to and protruding from the bottom surface of the body. The strut may be positioned near the nose of the body and releasably connected. A user may ride the deck surface with the bottom surface mostly submerged in the water and as the waterboard may be in motion over or through the water, the waterboard strut may prevent the waterboard from sliding sideways enabling directional stability and control, reducing drift, improving tracking, and converting sideways forces into forward motion. The waterboard strut may be releasably connected to the bottom surface near the nose of the waterboard. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151817 | INFLATABLE LIFERAFT WITH EASY ACCESS CONFIGURATION - The present invention relates to an inflatable liferaft comprising an inflatable floatation tube defining a lower circumferential rim of the inflatable liferaft and an inflatable barrier tube defining an upper circumferential rim of the inflatable liferaft wherein an opening is provided in the upper circumferential rim. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151818 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UNDERWATER OBSERVATION - A system that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a water vehicle including a deck that accommodates a group of passengers above a waterline and an observation gondola accommodating the group of passengers below the waterline. The access between the observation gondola and the deck is provided by way of an aperture in a top of the observation gondola. The observation gondola includes a transparent floor and walls allowing the group of passengers to enjoy an underwater experience without exposure to the water and while maintaining an unobstructed panoramic view of the underwater environment. The underwater observation gondola can include a substantially open top, which may include a sun screen or weather protective cover. The open top exposes the observation gondola to fresh air, while alleviating any claustrophobic sensations as might otherwise be experienced by passengers during underwater observation. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151819 | APPARATUS FOR SUBSEA TRANSPORT OF SENSOR SYSTEMS - The present invention concerns an apparatus ( | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151820 | BOAT PROPULSION DEVICE - A boat propulsion device includes an engine, a first bracket, and a first electric component. The engine includes a crankshaft extending in an up-and-down direction. The first bracket is fixed to the engine. The first electric component is attached to the first bracket. The first bracket includes a first support portion and a second support portion. The first support portion includes a first lateral surface and a second lateral surface. The first electric component is attached to the first lateral surface. The second lateral surface is arranged opposite to the first lateral surface. The second support portion is connected to the second lateral surface in a position spaced away from both ends of the second lateral surface in a top view. The second support portion includes a first coupling portion coupled to the engine. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151821 | BOAT PROPULSION DEVICE - A boat propulsion device includes an engine unit, an attachment portion, an electrical component, wiring, a holder, and an engine cover. The engine unit includes an engine, an exhaust pipe, and a coolant passage. The engine includes a crankshaft which extends vertically. The exhaust pipe is connected to the engine. The coolant passage is configured to cool the engine or the exhaust pipe. The attachment portion is provided integrally with the engine unit on the outside of the coolant passage. The electrical component is attached to the attachment portion. The wiring is connected to the electrical component. The holder is connected to the engine unit on the outside of the coolant passage and holds the wiring. The engine cover houses the engine unit, the attachment portion, the electrical component, the wiring, and the holder. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151822 | BOAT PROPULSION DEVICE - In a boat propulsion device, a head portion of an engine includes plug holes, first attachment portions, and a second attachment portion. The plug holes are aligned vertically and parallel or substantially parallel to a crankshaft. The first attachment portions are arranged on the periphery of the plurality of plug holes. The first attachment portions are configured to attach a plurality of ignition coils which are respectively integrated with spark plugs in a coil-on-plug configuration. A second attachment portion is provided separately from the first attachment portions. The second attachment portion is configured to attach an ignition coil connected to the spark plugs in a double ended ignition coil configuration via cables. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151823 | OUTBOARD MOTOR CONTROL APPARATUS - In an apparatus for controlling operation of an outboard motor having an internal combustion engine, a transmission and a low-speed cruise controller controlling a rotational speed of the propeller to make the boat cruise at low speed, the low-speed cruise controller outputs an increase/decrease command of the propeller rotational speed in response to an operator's manipulation, and change the gear position from the second speed to the first speed when the decrease command is outputted under a condition where the gear position is in the second speed and an engine speed is equal to or lower than a predetermined speed. With this, it becomes possible to decrease the propeller rotational speed to the maximum extent, thereby making a boat cruise at very low speed. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151824 | STEERING APPARATUS PROVIDING VARIABLE STEERING RATIOS - Steering apparatus having variable steering ratios are disclosed herein. An apparatus disclosed herein includes a steering drum having an oblong shaped cross section and a cable wrapped around an outer surface of the steering drum. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151825 | BOAT PROPULSION DEVICE - A boat propulsion device includes an engine including a crankshaft extending in an up-and-down direction and a cowling accommodating the engine. The cowling includes a first cowling portion preferably made of resin, a second cowling and a coupling mechanism configured to couple the first cowling portion to the second cowling portion. The coupling mechanism includes a first lock portion and a second lock portion. The first lock portion is attached to the first cowling portion. The second lock portion is attached to the second cowling portion and locks with the first lock portion. The first cowling portion includes a cowling main body and a support portion. The support portion preferably has a plate shape. The support portion is erected on an inner surface of the cowling main body, supports the first lock portion, and includes a small thickness section and a large thickness section. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151826 | STRATOSPHERIC BALLOON HAVING IMPROVED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH - A three-dimensional structural framework has a plurality of inflatable rings, each having a T-shaped cross-section along a plane passing through an axis of revolution of the inflatable ring in an inflated state. A plurality of shape-stabilizing elements to stabilize the shape of the structural framework in space. Two inflatable rings are connected by at least one shape-stabilizing element. The structural framework is preferably used to produce stratospheric balloons. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151827 | SUPPORTING PILLAR FOR AN AIRCRAFT'S STRUCTURAL COMPONENT MANUFACTURED BY A SELECTIVE LASER MELTING PROCESS - An elongated supporting pillar for a high-strength structural component is designed to absorb bending forces that act transversely to a longitudinal direction of extension of the supporting pillar. The supporting pillar comprises a wall which at least partially encloses an elongated cavity of the supporting pillar. A reinforcement structure is arranged within the cavity and transversely to the direction of longitudinal extension in such a manner that the reinforcement structure can absorb at least some of the bending forces. The reinforcement structure is designed integrally with the wall, wherein both the wall and the reinforcement structure comprise a meltable material. The supporting pillar has a conical shape, and wherein a first end of the supporting pillar is wider than a second end of the supporting pillar. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151828 | Aircraft Fuselage - An aircraft fuselage including an outer skin that is stiffened by way of a backing structure and that delimits at least one passenger cabin and one cargo hold. In the vertical direction of the fuselage, the cargo hold is arranged below the passenger cabin. The backing structure in the cargo hold above a cargo-hold floor framework comprises at least two lateral quasi-joints, and below the cargo-hold floor framework comprises at least one further quasi-joint. In the cargo hold, in the longitudinal direction of the fuselage, a multitude of energy absorption devices, arranged one behind the other and acting in the transverse direction of the fuselage, are arranged for absorbing tensile loads. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151829 | CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT AND STRUCTURE - An energy-absorbing connection arrangement with a multitude of connectors for joining two components, such as a transverse member and a circular frame element, of an aircraft fuselage. Each connector comprises a headed shaft and the shafts reach through component boreholes. On the shaft ends facing away from the heads, counter-bearings are provided. At least one of the components comprises a fiber-reinforced plastic material. A head and/or counter-bearing of at least one connector rests against at least one underlay device. The underlay device is received in a guide groove in the first component, with the guide groove commencing in the region of the boreholes. The underlay device, upon exceeding a mechanical threshold load, is slidable away from the boreholes. Energy absorption takes place along a longitudinal center axis of the guide groove as a result of hole-bearing-stress failure and/or the shearing of the fiber-reinforced plastic material component. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151830 | MORPHING WING FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A morphing wing for an aircraft includes a top surface, a bottom surface, a leading edge, a trailing edge, a tip, and a root. A plurality of structural ribs is disposed between the root and tip so that they extend between the top surface and the bottom surface and intersect with a lateral axis thereof. At least one active member connects between two adjacent structural ribs along or at a first angle to the lateral axis. The active member is actively adjustable. At least one passive member connects between the two adjacent structural ribs along or at a second angle to the lateral axis. The passive member is passively adjustable. Adjustment of at least one active member moves the adjacent structural ribs with respect to one another, thereby morphing the wing from a first configuration to a second configuration. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151831 | Airflow Interrupting Devices - A flow interrupting device may cause a flow to separate from a wingtip device at a desired angle of attack. The flow interrupting device may be coupled to a leading edge of a wingtip device where a flow disruptor may be configured to alleviate a load on the wingtip device. The flow disrupter may comprise an edge that extends into a boundary layer at a threshold angle of attack that may disrupt the boundary layer and cause a flow to separate from the wingtip device. This separated flow may reduce stresses experienced by the wingtip device and wing during various flight conditions where a transverse flow is encountered. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151832 | EMERGENCY GRAVITY FREE-FALL DEPLOYMENT SYSTEMS FOR RETRACTABLE AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLIES - Systems are disclosed to allow for the landing gear doors to be opened in the event of an emergency gravity free-fall landing gear deployment with little or no contact with the landing gear tires. The emergency gear extension systems according to the embodiments disclosed herein thus permit the free-fall movement of the landing gear to be synchronized with the opening of the associated gear doors. That is, according to the embodiments disclosed herein deployment of the landing gear assembly is time-delayed relative to the opening of the associated gear door(s). In such a manner, the landing gear assembly is synchronously released only after the associated gear door is in a safe position during its opening sequence thereby avoiding the risk that the gear door will jam the full extension of the landing gear during an emergency gear deployment due to contact between the landing gear tires and the gear door. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151833 | Integrated Vehicle Wheel Motor Structured to Manage Heat - A wheel design with heat management capability is provided for an aircraft landing gear wheel that is specifically configured to maximize the space available within a landing gear wheel well to support a geared motor assembly that drives the aircraft wheel when the aircraft is on the ground. A thermal interface between the geared motor assembly and a support wall effectively directs heat generated by brakes, motor, or gear components through the wheel ultimately to be shed entirely outside the aircraft to prevent damage to the wheel and motor components. The heat dissipating wheel and motor driver assembly described herein may be retrofitted in an existing aircraft wheel without changing existing landing gear components, including tires, piston, and axle. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151834 | AIRPORT TERMINAL AIRCRAFT GATE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - An airport terminal gate traffic management system is provided that maximizes efficiency and safety of passenger transfer and aircraft servicing and minimizes aircraft time parked at a terminal. Aircraft are driven forward into and out of gates by controllable landing gear wheel non-engine drive means and parked in a parallel or perpendicular orientation relative to the terminal that facilitates passenger transfer through a maximum number of aircraft doors. Passenger transfer and aircraft servicing may begin upon aircraft arrival using all available accessible aircraft doors. Departing aircraft may be turned by an unassisted pilot and driven forward with the controllable non-engine drive means to a takeoff runway. Airport terminal aircraft gate traffic is most effectively and efficiently managed when a significant number of aircraft using an airport are equipped with non-engine drive means controllable to move them into and out of a parking orientation optimal for passenger transfer. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151835 | Load Transfer in a Powered Aircraft Drive Wheel - An efficient system and method are provided wherein aircraft may be retrofitted with non-engine drive means controllable to power landing gear wheels to move the aircraft autonomously during ground movement without engines or tow vehicles so that existing landing gear structures are employed to achieve force distribution and load transfer. Non-engine drive means capable of powering a landing gear wheel to move the aircraft during taxi are integrated into existing landing gear designs so that excess drive forces are transferred and distributed through previously evaluated and certificated landing gear structures, including tow fittings, determined to be capable of handling such forces, which eliminates changes to the landing gear and facilitates retrofit and certification. Engines-off taxi technology can be rapidly designed and developed to be retrofitted on existing aircraft nose and/or main landing gear and then efficiently certificated. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151836 | SKID LANDING GEAR HAVING AT LEAST ONE CROSS-MEMBER WITH ROCKERS, AND AN AIRCRAFT - The present invention relates to landing gear having a first skid, a second skid, a front cross-member, and a rear cross-member. The landing gear includes at least one stiffener arranged on a cross-member, said stiffener having two rockers each extending from an outer end secured to the cross-member, two hinge means for hinging each rocker to a carrier structure, and an elongate link member extending between a first link end hinged to the first rocker to a second link end hinged to the second rocker. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151837 | PAYLOAD TOUCHDOWN DETECTION - Embodiments are directed to obtaining data associated with at least one aircraft flight parameter when an aircraft is being operated in flight; processing the data to determine that the at least one aircraft flight parameter indicates a change in value in an amount greater than a threshold; and decoupling a load from the aircraft based on determining that the at least one aircraft flight parameter indicates the change in value in the amount greater than the threshold. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151838 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING VISION INSIDE AN AIRCRAFT COCKPIT - A system for enhancing vision inside an aircraft cockpit may include a primary display system configured to receive the signals related to flight data and display visual representations based on the flight data. The system for enhancing vision may also include a supplemental display system, including a mask configured to provide a substantially sealed barrier between a wearer of the mask and at least one of smoke and fumes in the cockpit. The supplemental display system may also include a video display device associated with the mask. The video display device may be configured to receive the signals related to the flight data and display the visual representations based on the flight data, wherein the video display device is associated with the mask such that the wearer of the mask is able to see the visual representations based on the flight data displayed by the video display device. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151839 | PIVOT BIN ASSEMBLY - A pivot bin assembly configured to receive luggage and be positioned in the interior of an aircraft. The pivot bin assembly includes an upper housing that includes a strongback and first and second side panels, a bucket that cooperates with the upper housing to define a bin interior, a first pivot mechanism operatively associated with the first side panel and the bucket, and a second pivot mechanism operatively associated with the second side panel and the bucket. The first and second pivot mechanisms are axially aligned along a pivot axis such that the bucket pivots about the pivot axis with respect to the upper housing between an open position and a closed position. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151840 | AIRCRAFT SEAT COMPRISING A SEAT ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to an aircraft seat having a seat assembly, wherein the seat assembly comprises a seat base and a seat surface assembly. The seat surface assembly is translationally movable in one direction relative to the seat base and can be blocked in at least one position. A force-limiting device is provided which, when activated, allows a relative movement between the seat base and the blocked seat surface assembly. Furthermore, the aircraft seat has a rocking ability about a transverse axis between the seat base and at least parts of the seat surface assembly, wherein the rocking ability of the seat surface assembly can be blocked by a blocking element. A force-limiting device is provided, which, when activated, allows a rocking movement of the blocked seat surface assembly. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151841 | Energy absorber for a crashworthy seat and crashworthy seat comprising such an energy absorber - An energy absorber ( | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151842 | COOLING CONCEPT COLD AIR SHOWER - The invention relates to an aircraft galley ( | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151843 | SYSTEM FOR EVACUATING PERSONS FROM A VEHICLE - A system for evacuating persons from a vehicle includes a light signal generating device, which emits at least one visual light signal that indicates at least one preset escape route for at least one person to be evacuated. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151844 | HYBRID AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a hybrid aircraft (F). According to the invention, a suitable position for mounting an energy generation unit ( | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151845 | AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEMS - Aircraft fuel system reduces flammability exposure of fuel tanks. In one embodiment, aircraft center fuel tank fuel is cooled in flight to reduce flammability exposure to be similar to that of an unheated metal wing tank. Fuel tanks having adjacent heat sources are insulated to minimize heat flow into the fuel. Fuel tanks having lower cooling properties, e.g., composite wing tanks, are cooled during flight so temperatures are reduced to be similar to metal wing tanks. A fuel tank, pressurized relative to outside pressure at altitude, having lower flammability exposure than unpressurized tanks and cooling fuel in the tank reduces flammability exposure of the fuel tank to be similar to that of an unpressurized metal wing tank. Recirculating flow from a tank, passing through heat exchanger, and returning to the tank cools fuel. A controller starts/stops fuel flow to tanks and uses sensors to command flow to reduce flammability. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151846 | AIRCRAFT FUEL TANK INERTING ARRANGEMENT - A aircraft fuel tank inerting arrangement is provided for providing oxygen-depleted gas to one or more aircraft fuel tanks, the aircraft fuel tank inerting arrangement comprising a gas inlet, an oxygen remover configured to remove oxygen from an oxygen-containing gas, thereby producing an oxygen-depleted gas, a first flow control valve and at least one gas outlet to deliver oxygen-depleted gas to an aircraft fuel tank, the gas inlet being in gaseous communication with, and upstream of, the oxygen remover, the oxygen remover being in gaseous communication with, and upstream of, the at least one outlet, the first flow control valve being operable to provide a variable rate of flow of oxygen depleted gas to at least one gas outlet. An aircraft comprising such a aircraft fuel tank inerting arrangement is also provided, as is a method of providing oxygen-depleted gas to one or more aircraft fuel tanks | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151847 | NON-PROPULSIVE UTILITY POWER (NPUP) GENERATION SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING SECONDARY POWER IN AN AIRCRAFT - An aircraft may include at least one secondary power system requiring secondary power, at least two main engines, and at least three non-propulsive utility power (NPUP) generation systems. The NPUP generation systems may each be configured to provide full-time secondary power during operation of the aircraft. The NPUP generation systems may be configured to provide at least a portion of the secondary power required by the secondary power system. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151848 | AIRCRAFT AND AIRBORNE ELECTRICAL POWER AND THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - One embodiment of the present invention is a unique airborne electrical power and thermal management system. Another embodiment is a unique aircraft. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for aircraft and electrical power and thermal management systems. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151849 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY DETERMINING A SPEED PROFILE WITH SPEED LEVELS FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A method and device for automatically determining a speed profile with speed levels for an aircraft. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151850 | METHODS AND ASSEMBLY FOR ILLUMINATING A SURFACE OF AN AIRCRAFT PASSENGER CABIN - A method of making a light guide for an aircraft passenger cabin is provided. The method includes determining, for each of a plurality of points on an interior surface of the cabin, a corresponding fixture angle from a light fixture receptacle, a distance, and an angle of incidence at the point. The method also includes calculating an incident light intensity for each of the plurality of points, assuming a light source that emits light of uniform intensity at each fixture angle. Additionally, the method includes calculating a relative ray strength from each fixture angle needed to produce a desired incident light intensity at each corresponding point, and disposing a plurality of light extraction features on a unit length of the light guide such that at least one of a number and a size of the light extraction features are determined based on the relative ray strength for that fixture angle. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151851 | Rescue Hoist Digital Video Recording System - Embodiments of the disclosure include a rescue hoist digital video recording system for an aircraft includes one or more sensors disposed on the aircraft, a hoist configured to raise and lower a rescue crew/equipment from the aircraft, and one or more cameras disposed on the aircraft. The rescue hoist digital video recording system also includes a controller configured to receive information from the one or more sensors and the hoist, wherein the controller operates the one or more cameras based on the received information. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151852 | LANDING ARRESTING SYSTEM FOR VERTICAL TAKE-OFF AND LANDING (VTOL) AERIAL VEHICLES, LANDING AND TAKE-OFF PLATFORM FOR VTOL AERIAL VEHICLES AND VTOL LOCKING MEMBER FOR AERIAL VEHICLES - A landing arresting system for vertical take-off and landing aerial vehicles. A landing and take-off platform and at least one vertical take-off and landing locking member have a projecting portion arranged at a lower portion of the vehicle. The landing and take-off platform includes a plurality of individually displaceable rolls, arranged substantially in a horizontal direction, and moveable back and forth, such that the projecting portion of the locking member can be entered, retained and released between two adjacent rolls. A landing and take-off platform for vertical take-off and landing aerial vehicles and a vertical take-off and landing locking member for aerial vehicles. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151853 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING OVERALL AIRPORT AIR QUALITY DURING AIRCRAFT GROUND OPERATIONS - A method is provided for improving overall air quality at airports during ground operations that includes providing a plurality of aircraft landing and taking off from an airport with onboard drive means controllable to move the aircraft on the ground without reliance on aircraft main engines or external tow vehicles while significantly minimizing operating time of aircraft engines after landing and/or prior to takeoff. As the number of aircraft equipped with onboard drive means for ground movement increases, levels of undesirable engine exhaust components in airport exterior ambient air, in airport ground facilities interior air, and in geographical areas surrounding the airport decrease as a result of the replacement of both the aircraft engines and the operation of external tow vehicles by the onboard drive means. Aircraft engines are not started until the aircraft reaches a takeoff runway where engine exhaust emissions are more readily dissipated by the taxiing aircraft. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151854 | DEPLOYABLE TENSEGRITY STRUCTURE, ESPECIALLY FOR SPACE APPLICATIONS - A deployable structure comprises a first and second flexible tension members respectively defining a first and second contours of a ring. A first plurality of rigid compression members extends between the first and second contours. Only one end of each first plurality compression member is mounted on the first contour. A second plurality of rigid compression members extends between the first and second contours. Only one end of each second plurality compression member is mounted on the second contour. The first and second plurality of compression members are arranged with a repetitive crossing pattern around the ring. A first plurality of flexible tension members link each end of a compression member mounted on one of said contours to an end of another non-mounted compression member and a second plurality of flexible tension members link each end of a non-mounted compression member to an end of another non-mounted compression member. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151855 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTI-ROLE PLANETARY LANDER AND ASCENT SPACECRAFT - A spacecraft for various missions such as moon landing, space station or asteroid rendezvous, or payload delivery. The spacecraft comprises a main propellant tank, preferably toroidal in shape, that also serves as the primary structural component of the spacecraft. The spacecraft's secondary structures such as a second propellant tank, pressurant tanks, engines, and payload deck are attached directly to the main propellant tank. The spacecraft has a substantially circularly symmetric weight distribution about its centerline, | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151856 | SPACE OBJECT CAPTURE - There is provided an apparatus for capturing a space object, the apparatus comprising a harpoon element for penetrating the object, the harpoon element being configured to form part of a harpoon for launching towards the object; and penetration control means for controlling the penetration of the harpoon element into the object. The penetration control means can comprise a compressible component, forming part of the harpoon, for absorbing some of the kinetic energy of the harpoon. Alternatively or additionally, it may comprise means for varying the launch speed of the harpoon. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151857 | Apparatus, System and Method for Fluid Delivery - A filling aid. The filling aid includes a locking portion including a groove feature; and a locking feature having a locked and an unlocked position; and a filling syringe holder slidably attached to the locking portion, the filling syringe holder including a filling needle cradle portion having a tongue feature; and a needle housing portion comprising at least one tab having a starting position and a filling position, wherein the groove feature configured to accommodate the tongue feature, and wherein the locking feature interact with the filling syringe holder wherein when the locking feature moves from the locked position to the unlocked position the needle housing portion moves from the starting position to the filling position. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151858 | NEW A-PRP MEDICAL DEVICE & TISSUE ENGINEERING COMPOSITION, MANUFACTURING MACHINES AND PROCESS - The present invention is related to the field of tissue regeneration. It concerns more particularly new manufacturing machines and processes, new A-PRP or PRP, hyaluronic acid and/or chitosan compositions, used alone or in combination, and related devices. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151859 | FRAGMENTATION AND DISPENSING APPARATUS OF GEL PLATE AND FRAGMENTATION AND DISPENSING METHOD OF THE SAME - Provided is a simple apparatus and a simple method for readily dispensing a gel after electrophoresis used for analysis of protein or DNA into respective wells of a microtiter plate. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151860 | MACHINE FOR POSITIONING THE FLAPS OF A BOX - A machine for positioning the flaps of a box, comprising: a conveying surface ( | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151861 | PALLET WRAPPING MACHINERY - The specification discloses a wrapping film handling mechanism ( | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151862 | MANUAL BUNDLING TOOL - A manual binding tool including a mechanism for applying plastic deformation to a tie portion located in a head portion to forcibly cause tie portions to engage with each other. A manual binding tool has a tie holding portion that receives and supports a head portion, a tightening mechanism that pulls a projection tie portion that projects through the head portion, a return preventing mechanism that blocks a return movement of the projection tie portion with respect to the head portion that is supported by the tie holding portion, and a pushing mechanism that, in a state where the head portion is supported by the tie holding portion, pushes and deforms a passed tie portion located in the head portion, and that causes the deformed portion to be engaged into an engagement hole of a root tie portion on which the head portion is previously surroundingly held. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151863 | MATERIAL HANDLING MACHINE - Material handling machines of the present technology can be used to bag material, such as sand. The material handling machines can include a hopper and material conveyor assembly, which can automatically fill bags with a predetermined volume of material. The material handling machines can also include production lines that receives filled bags and conveys them to storage sacks for transportation to or use at a desired location. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151864 | Air Packaging Machine - A machine for manufacturing air pillows from plastic bags includes a frame, a conveyor mechanism, and an air inflating mechanism. The conveyor mechanism includes a motor, a first conveyor linked to the motor and supported in a compartment of the frame, and a second conveyor driven by the first conveyor and supported at a sidewall of the frame out of the compartment for guiding and conveying the plastic bags. The second conveyor has a conveying clearance for fitting the plastic bag when the plastic bags are conveyed by the second conveyor. The air inflating mechanism includes a sealing unit for sealing an opening of the plastic bag and an air needle protruded from the sidewall of the frame for inflating the plastic bag before the opening of the plastic bag is sealed. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151865 | CONTINUOUS DISC TYPE CARD-PUNCHING DEVICE - A continuous disc type card-punching device may include a rotary punching machine platform, including a base with a rotation axis for driving the rotation of drive gear by a motor, a support plate provided at the top of the rotation axis. The rotary punching machine platform may also include a control system. The support plate can have at least two single-cylinder pneumatic punching machines provided thereon, and startup and shutdown of each single-cylinder pneumatic punching machine can be controlled by a corresponding touch switch with respect to a first position and a second position. The card-punching machine may be disposed at the inner ring, which may be provided with a larger diameter, and the card-punching machine disposed at the outer ring may be provided with a smaller diameter, this may achieve a variety of card-punching in the same machine. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151866 | ANTIOXIDANT-STABILIZED JOINT IMPLANTS - Methods of making a wear and oxidation resistant medical implant are disclosed. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151867 | FORMING OF VACUUM BAG PACKAGING - A system and method for forming a vacuum bag packaging material into a desired shape includes subjecting the exterior of the packaging material to a vacuum to expand the packaging material. The expanded packaging material is then pressed into or against a forming device. Expanding the packaging material renders a filler material inside a sealed packaging membrane free flowing, such that the packaging material can assume the shape of the forming device during the pressing operation. When the vacuum is removed, the membrane recompresses upon the filler material and renders it non-free flowing such that the formed packaging material maintains the formed shape during ordinary handling. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151868 | HIGH SPEED LABEL APPLICATOR AND METHODS - A label application system for applying labels to relatively short, round, straight-walled articles is constructed and designed so that labels to be applied to passing articles are delivered to the label application zone on a carrier web in a short feed orientation, with each label being oriented lengthwise across a width of the carrier web. At the time of labeling, the label is held stationary on a flat vacuum surface, and the label is applied by spinning the articles past the vacuum surface. As a result, the system is capable of labeling articles at processing speeds of at least 450 articles per minute or more. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151869 | Blow Moulded Bottle, Method of Manufacturing and Mould - A blow moulded plastic bottle includes a neck, a shoulder, a tubular body portion, and an integral bottom structure including: a terminal curved portion, an internal axially inwardly directed dome, and an (annular) base joining the terminal curved portion to the dome; wherein: a spline comprises a flat part in the base plane (Pb) onto the bottle rests when it stands up; the height (h1) between (Pb) and the apex of the dome, the height (h2) between (Pb) and the spline diametral median plane (Pd) which is in the middle of the spline ( | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151870 | TRAY FOR TRANSFERRING PANEL - A tray for transferring a panel is disclosed. The tray includes a tray mold frame including acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (“ABS”) resin, a receiving member, a supporting member and a slot member. The tray mold frame includes four extrusion bars and four molding members. The molding members combine with the extrusion bars. Each of the molding members include a first protruding part on a side surface. The receiving member is disposed inside of the tray mold frame. The supporting member is disposed on a lower surface of the receiving member. The supporting member combines with the extrusion bars configured to support the receiving member. The slot member includes a first groove combining with the first protruding part. The slot member is disposed on the receiving member. Thus, when the panel is transferred by the tray, a fault of the panel during transferring may decrease. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151871 | SELF-SUPPORTING PROTECTIVE CASE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A self-supporting protective case includes a shell and a movable cover. The shell defines a cavity for holding an electronic device. The cavity has a plurality of edges. The cover is attached to one of the plurality of cavity edges. The cover includes a connecting portion and a cover portion. The cover portion includes a foldably connected section, and a supporting portion. The cavity is coverable by the cover portion of the cover. The supporting comprises a first supporting block and a second supporting block. A first angle is defined between the first supporting block and the second supporting block. The foldably connected section is foldable to change the first angle and to enable the first supporting block and the second supporting block to be a support for the shell. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151872 | RESEALABLE CLOSURES - A laminate for forming a package is provided. Two layers of the laminate are bonded utilising a pressure sensitive adhesive. Flap areas are cut in the layers of the laminate with cuts in different layers being offset from one another such that the flap areas can be opened and resealed. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151873 | SECURING LOADS TO PALLETS - A pallet, a method of securing a load to a pallet, and a method of manufacturing therefor, in which the pallet includes a top plate defining a first surface area, abase structure defining a second surface area that is less than the first surface area, and support legs, at least a portion of which join the top plate and the base structure. The support legs are disposed between the top plate and the base structure in an arrangement that accommodates engagement of the pallet with a standard jacking device along any edge of the pallet. Securing slots extend through the top plate, wherein a first subset of the securing slots is oriented lengthwise parallel to a first edge of the top plate and a second subset of the securing slots is oriented lengthwise perpendicular to the first edge of the top plate. A pair of edges of the top plate extend beyond a pair of edges of the base structure that are parallel to the pair of edges of the top plate to further facilitate engagement of the pallet with a lifting mechanism. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151874 | FOOD AND CONDIMENT CONTAINER - A food and condiment container having a first storage space for a food item and a second storage space for a condiment. The container includes a paperboard carton and an appliqué fold-out pocket affixed thereto and moveable between open and closed positions for receiving a condiment. The pocket includes a front panel, a back panel, and first and second side panels extending therebetween. The back panel is joined to the carton, and the front panel is joined to the back panel along a portion thereof to hinge forward from the back panel. The side panels are connected between the front and back panels and are collapsible along a crease extending the vertical length of the side panels. Prior to use, the appliqué pocket remains flush with the carton and is opened along a perforation line to form a storage space for a condiment. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151875 | BAKERY TRAY - A bakery tray according to one embodiment includes a base a front wall and a rear wall. A pair of opposed side walls extend upward from side edges of the base. Each side wall including a pair of stacking feet and a center projection. Each side wall includes an upper support surface between an inner rail and an outer wall. The inner rail is interrupted by a plurality of pockets arranged to receive the stacking feet and the center projection of an identical tray stacked thereon in a high stack position and in a low stack position. The outer wall includes a plurality of recesses aligned with the plurality of pockets. The tray may provide a substantially constant height support surface between the pockets. Further, stops may be provided at front and rear ends of the upper support surface. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151876 | Collapsible Container - The invention relates to a container ( | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151877 | STORAGE CONTAINER - A storage tub may include one or more flexible wall dividers which may be pushed or pulled into a first stable position in which the wall divider is retracted up against the tub walls so that the interior of the tub forms a single storage compartment. One of the dividers may be pulled to a stable extended position away from the tub walls for form a second storage compartment with the tub. A second dividers may be also pulled into a stable extended position to form a second storage compartment. When both dividers are in the extended position four equal storage compartments may be formed within the tub. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151878 | Compositions for Containers and Other Articles and Methods of Using Same - This invention provides a polymer, which is preferably a polyether polymer. The polymer may be uses in coating compositions. Containers and other articles comprising the polymer and methods of making such containers and other articles are also provided. The invention further provides compositions including the polymer (e.g., powder coatings), which have utility in a variety of coating end uses, including, for example, valve and pipe coatings. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151879 | SYSTEM FOR COUPLING ACCESSORY DEVICES TO A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A system for coupling accessory devices to a portable electronic device includes a casing that receives the portable electronic device. The casing has a front opening through which a display screen of a portable electronic device is accessible to a user, and a rear opening. The system further includes a plate element that is inserted into the casing and is positioned adjacent the rear opening such that a portion of the plate element is exposed by the rear opening. The system further includes an accessory device coupled to the plate element. The accessory device has an inner portion and an outer portion, such that when the accessory device is coupled to the plate element, at least part of the plate element is between the inner portion and the outer portion. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151880 | UNIQUE GOOSE NECK CABLE ATTACHMENT MEANS FOR MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - The present invention relates to a supporting device with a unique flexible member for supporting a mobile device to hang over an object or stand on a flat surface. The device according to the principles of the present invention comprises a flexible member that is bendable with minimal force and with the ability to retain said bent shape. The device further comprises a case for receiving a mobile electronic device. The case includes a recessed area on the front side for receiving a mobile electronic device, and one or more of a variety of means for receiving the flexible member whereby the flexible member can perform as a stand to support the mobile device on a flat surface or a loop to hang the mobile device over an object including but not limited to handles of furniture or door knobs or any appropriate object. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151881 | Self-Opening Bags with Attaching Features - A self-opening bag includes front and real walls joined at their respective first and second side and bottom edges. The bag is folded at least once parallel to its side edges. At least one attaching feature is located on the outer surface of the bag adjacent the upper end and between the folded walls. The bag is releasably attached to a subsequent bag. The at least one attaching feature causes the bag to open as the bag is pulled from the subsequent bag. The once folded bag may be sealed at the bottom edges after folding to form a star-sealed bag bottom. The bags may be removably attached to each other at a perforation line and wound onto a compact roll for use with a bag dispenser. The bags may have an upper seam, a U-shaped cut and a pair of bag handles. The bags may be corona treated. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151882 | FLUID CONTAINER AND A VALVE FOR A FLUID CONTAINER - A fluid container having a flexible bag and supporting elements attached externally to the bag wall that enable it to be freestanding and held tilted by the user without overspill. These elements include a semi rigid base and a supporting handle formed joined to the base. Adhesive tape surrounds the assembly thereby joining the components together and strengthening the bag wall. A valve that having two longitudinal pressure member configured in opposition to each other may also be attached externally, across a top corner of the bag. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151883 | GASTIGHT VALVE STRIP FOR A RECLOSABLE CONTAINER - A gastight valve strip for a reclosable container includes first and second film layers adapted to be disposed over an aperture through a sidewall of a reclosable container. The second film layer opposes the first and includes an attachment surface adapted to be sealed to the sidewall of the container. The attachment surface has a patterned portion that defines a region of flow channels. Opposing surfaces of the first and second film layers form a substantially gastight seal therebetween upon contact of the first and second film layers to each other. A first film layer aperture extends through the first film layer, and is in fluid communication with an exterior side of the valve strip. A second film layer aperture extends through the second film layer, is offset and spaced apart from the first film layer aperture, and is in fluid communication with the container aperture through the patterned portion. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151884 | DISPENSER FOR COSMETIC OR PHARMACEUTICAL LIQUIDS - Dispenser for cosmetic or pharmaceutical liquids including a liquid reservoir, in which the liquid is stored prior to a discharge process and which is surrounded by an outer wall, a discharge opening for discharging the liquid into a surrounding atmosphere, and a riser pipe, which extends from the discharge opening into the liquid reservoir. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151885 | PACKAGE BODY - A package ( | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151886 | Container Cap - An aspect of the invention provides a container cap. The container cap comprises a cap, a handling outer portion, and connecting walls. The cap has a closed end and an open end. The handling outer portion encloses the cap and including recesses and a plurality of protrusions. The plurality of connecting walls connect an outer wall of the cap and an inner wall of the handling outer portion, wherein the connecting walls are disposed radially. The voids are provided between the outer wall of the cap, the inner wall of the holding outer portion, and the connecting walls. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151887 | CASE SUPPORTING ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A case includes a first plate, a second plate, a first sidewall protruding from the first plate, a second sidewall protruding from the second plate and a cover. The second plate is attached to the first plate and is rotatable around the first plate to obtain different angles between the first plate and the second plate. The second sidewall, the first sidewall, the first plate and the second plate define a receiving space when the angle is 180 degrees. The cover is attached to the second sidewall and is rotatable around the second sidewall to position an end of the cover in front of the first plate. A length of the cover between the end and the second sidewall can be variable corresponding to the different angles. The end of the cover is rotatable to abut against the first sidewall holding the first plate at different angles. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151888 | Carton With Article Protection Feature - A carton for containing at least one article. The carton includes a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around the interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. At least one article retention panel is for retaining the at least one article. The article retention panel is foldably connected to the at least one panel. The article retention panel is positioned relative to the at least one panel to contact the at least one article. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150151889 | Carton With Handle And Dispenser - A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a top panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, and a bottom panel. End flaps can be respectively foldably connected to respective panels and at least partially overlapped with respect to one another to thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton. A dispenser panel can be at least partially defined by a dispenser tear line extending in at least the top panel and at least one of the end flaps. An opening section can be at least partially defined by the dispenser tear line and can be foldably connected to one of the first side panel and the second side panel. The dispenser panel is at least partially removable from the carton to create a dispenser opening, and the opening section is positionable relative the first side panel to expand the dispenser opening. | 2015-06-04 |
